Winnipeg Folk Festival

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is seeking a Resource Development Associate to join our team. The Resource Development Associate will provide general assistance and support to the Manager of Resource Development.

Your enthusiasm and positive energy will be put to meaningful use performing fundraising/development duties, capital campaign functions, special events and day-to-day administrative responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising and capital campaigns.

The Resource Development Associate works directly with the Manager of Resource Development to achieve the fundraising goals of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. He/she will implement sponsorship activation programs, donor stewardship activities and other fundraising activities identified in the fundraising plan.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:

* Minimum of 2 years working in the fundraising field
* Experience working with a charitable database
* Experience with running and organizing successful special events
* Experience working with donors and volunteer
* Strong interpersonal and writing skills
* Work well in a team environment
* Ability to take initiative and work independently
* Excellent analytic and problem solving skills
* Strong data and information skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Mature with sound judgment
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy
* Ability to consistently meet deadlines
* Work well in a busy environment
* Positive attitude
* Excellent computer skills including experience working in a MAC
environment, Microsoft office and donor tracking software

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to resume@winnipegfolkfestival.ca by January 20, 2010 with Resource Development Associate in the subject line. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Download the full job description on the Winnipeg Folk Festival website at:

http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/2009/12/29/job-opportunity-resource-development-assistant/

C'mon down for the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store's Boxing Day sale!

**All merchandise (except tickets) will be 10% OFF!

**Used vinyl albums only 10 for $1 for one day only!!! That's right! 10 for a buck!

**Make a Boxing Day purchase of over $10 and get a free genuine Winnipeg Folk Festival tote bag (while supplies last)!

It all goes down Boxing Day (Saturday December 26) from 11am to 5pm at the
Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store (103-211 Bannatyne Avenue). Call 231-1377 for details, or visit our website at:

http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/store

Check out our facebook photos of some of the cool merchandise we have in stock:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=129030&id=7390914653&saved#/album.php?aid=129030&id=7390914653

Wanted to let you all know that the Winnipeg Folk Festival office will be closed for the holidays beginning on Monday, December 21. The office will re-open on Monday, January 4.

However, the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store WILL BE OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS (everyday except on Sundays and on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).

And yes, there will be a BOXING DAY SALE at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store! 10% off all store merchandise (except show and festival tickets) and vinyl albums on for 10 for $1. Call (204) 231-1377 for more info.

The Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store is located at 103-211 Bannatyne Avenue in the Exchange. Stop by to visit the music store team and check out the Art @ the Folk Exchange exhibit while you're there (admission is free). The exhibit is open during music store hours (Monday to Saturday) and features the work of musicians who make art, including Sam Baardman and Keri Latimer of Nathan.

http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/2009/11/20/art-of-music-2/

http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/store/

One last thing, there will be no Open Mic night at the Folk Exchange in December. Open Mic returns in January 2010.

Have a great weekend!